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‘A despicable betrayal’: Democrats incensed by Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Mike Rogers
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers after losing the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed, sparking significant backlash from her party members.
- The endorsement followed a dispute over an outside group's ad blaming high living costs on US support for Israel, which led to Stevens being disinvited from an El-Sayed campaign event.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other prominent Democrats condemned Stevens' move as a betrayal of Democratic values and Michigan families’ interests.
- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel stated Stevens is no longer considered a party member, while some Democrats emphasized the election’s focus on economic and social issues rather than Stevens’ actions.
- Former President Donald Trump praised Stevens' endorsement on social media and at a rally, even suggesting she might join the Republican Party.
